Quasi-experiments Flashcards

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Quasi-experiments/quasi-independent variable

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Researcher does not have full experimental control. Usually not over the independent variable. (good external validity)

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Interrupted time design

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Participants are measured repeatedly on the dependent variable before during and after a specific interruption caused by some external event.

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Wait-list design

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All participants plan to receive treatment but are randomly assigned to do so at different times. Against selection effects.

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Small N design

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Grouped participants
Data are represented as group average
Lot of information from just a few cases.

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Stable-baseline design

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Observing behaviour for an extended period before beginning the treatment.

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Multiple basesline design

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Recording multiple baseline behaviours over period of time.

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Multiple basesline design

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Recording multiple baseline behaviours over period of time.

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Reversal design

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Taking treatment away for a while to see if the problem behaviour returns.

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